Savannah Guthrie plans 'Today' show return as family crisis continues

In Guthrie's absence, former co-anchor Hoda Kotb has returned to help fill in on Today alongside Craig Melvin

Savannah Guthrie is planning to return to her role as co-anchor of NBC’s long-running morning program Today, though exactly when she will be back on air remains unclear as she navigates a deeply personal family crisis. According to recent updates, network insiders still expect Guthrie to resume her duties, but no definitive date has been confirmed.

The journalist stepped away from the show in early February after her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing from her home in Arizona in what authorities believe may have been an abduction. Since then, Guthrie has been focused on supporting the search effort alongside her family, even withdrawing from major NBC assignments including coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

In her absence, former co-anchor Hoda Kotb has returned to help fill in on Today alongside Craig Melvin and the rest of the NBC morning team, with colleagues publicly showing their support for Guthrie during the ongoing investigation.

The case surrounding Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance has drawn national attention, with law enforcement continuing to investigate and the family offering substantial rewards for information. While Guthrie has not confirmed a specific return date, sources say NBC remains committed to welcoming her back when she is ready.